Knowledge Center

Welcome to NCFP Knowledge Center, the premier source for family philanthropy information. Enhance your learning with individual resources and research, along with hand-crafted content collections on fundamental and emerging topics.

Featured Resources

Browse our comprehensive and continually expanding database of knowledge, tools, and learnings. Need help finding something? Contact our team.
June 5, 2023

The NCFP Guide for Effective Family Philanthropy
July 14, 2021

The Family Governance Pyramid: Enhancing and Guiding Your Family Philanthropy
May 16, 2021

Legacy in Family Philanthropy: A Modern Framework
April 12, 2023

Full Report—Philanthropy in Complex, Multi-Generational Families: Balancing Individual Preference with Collective Purpose
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Featured Collections

Find related resources all in one place with our curated content collections. The National Center for Family Philanthropy develops and aggregates best-in-class resources on common topics of interest so you can advance with confidence.
February 1, 2024

Trends in Family Philanthropy: Current Research in the Field

This Content Collection features NCFP's Trends 2020 Study and other current research on the field of family philanthropy.
June 5, 2025

Impact Investing

What are the essentials of impact investing for family philanthropies? How can families align all or part of their investment portfolios with their philanthropic values and mission? A growing number of family foundations have made the strategic decision to do so. This Content Collection features stories and resources on impact investing and related strategies, including replays of past webinars, blog posts, and additional resources, guides, and samples from those in our network.
January 14, 2025

Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

This Content Collection includes a variety of perspectives and tools for addressing REDI issues within your organization, including a collection of customized Checklists, Quizzes, and Self-Assessment Tools for boards and staff.
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The Family GivingLifecycle

Identify where you are in the lifecycle of philanthropy.

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The NCFP Guide forEffective Family Philanthropy

In striving for and achieving impact, have we been effective?

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Publications & Research

Browse our commissioned research for detailed findings and data relevant to your work.

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Policy Central

Inform your strategy with sample policies and practices in all areas of family philanthropy.

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Content Contributors

Thank you to our content contributors for sharing valuable resources for inclusion in the Knowledge Center.

  • Arabella Advisors
  • The Bridgespan Group
  • Cambridge Associates
  • Candid.
  • The Center for Effective Philanthropy
  • Council on Foundations
  • Exponent Philanthropy
  • Family Office Exchange
  • The Foundation Review
  • Giving Compass
  • The Giving Practice
  • GMA Foundations
  • Grant Craft
  • Grantmakers for Effective Organizations
  • Independent Sector
  • Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University
  • Lansberg Gersick Advisors
  • National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy
  • Open Impact
  • The Philanthropic Initiative
  • Pullen Consulting Group
  • Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
  • Strategic Philanthropy
  • Trust-Based Philanthropy Project
  • United Philanthropy Forum
  • The Whitman Institute

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